Why is Your Heat Pump Tripping Your Circuit Breaker?

It’s never a good thing to have an appliance trip your circuit breaker, but having your heat pump cause problems that impact your home comfort is on Klaus & Sons Heating & Air Conditioning’s list of “Bad Things.” If your heat pump is tripping your circuit breaker, you may need a heat pump repair. Klaus & Sons Heating & Air Conditioning can help you determine what the exact problem is, but here are some factors we commonly see: overworked heat pumps, short circuits, wiring problems, fan obstructions and compressor malfunctions. It doesn’t matter what is going on with your heat pump, if your circuit breaker is tripping, you have to call in a professional.

Overworked Heat Pump Heat pumps become overworked for a number of reasons, but they’re typically preventable. Dirty air filters or outside units and blocked or closed vents are often the culprit—and those problems can be easily identified and fixed during a preventive maintenance visit. If that isn’t the issue with your heat pump trouble, Klaus & Sons Heating & Air Conditioning can help you out by executing a heat pump repair.

Short Circuits If you have a short circuit in your heat pump, it will trip the breaker promptly when you turn it on. If you think you have a short circuit in your heat pump, reach out to Klaus & Sons Heating & Air Conditioning right away for a heat pump repair. Short circuits can be very unsafe, causing fires or other serious damages.

Fan Obstructions If the fan motor of your outdoor unit locks up, it may trip your circuit breaker. Sometimes this fan, which circulates air over refrigerant coils, will become obstructed or malfunction and may cause your circuit breaker to trip.

Compressor Malfunctions If your compressor is getting old or starts to malfunction, it could trip your circuit breaker. This takes place when the compressor tries to pull in too much current to start itself up.

If your circuit breaker is tripping, give Klaus & Sons Heating & Air Conditioning a call at 909-982-5698 right now. It’s important that you keep your Upland home and family safe and comfortable. You can also schedule a heat pump repair appointment with us using our online scheduler.

Lennox was created to deliver some of the most long-lasting, reliable HVAC systems in the industry while providing superior service and quality for customers. Klaus & Sons Heating & Air Conditioning in Upland is no different, with our on-going dedication to your comfort and commitment to the community. We strive to be the greatest at what we do so you can always be comfortable, and know you can always depend on us. Give us a shout at 909-982-5698 or arrange an appointment with us so we can help you achieve whole home comfort.